According to police, the assault occurred in view of another child, and Santos-Najera had told the victim not to tell anyone.

Police did not disclose the gender of the 6-year-old.

Based on the SVU investigation, a warrant was secured for Santos-Najera’s arrest. He was arrested on Thursday at a New Canaan restaurant, where he was employed.

Santos-Najera, who listed his address as 33 Stevens St., Stamford, was issued a $100,000 bond. He was arraigned in state Superior Court in Norwalk on Friday, and his case was transferred to state Superior Court in Stamford, where more serious cases are adjudicated.

According to Connecticut General Statutes, sexual assault in the first degree is a Class B felony carrying a potential prison sentence of at least 10 years.